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neodymium /neo·dym·i·um/ (Nd) (-dim´e-um) a chemical element, at. no. 60.
ne·o·dym·i·um (n-dm-m)
n. Symbol Nd
A rare-earth element used for coloring glass. Atomic number 60.

neodymium (Nd),
an element with the atomic number of 60. A rare earth metal, neodymium has a number of industrial uses.

neodymium (Nd) [ne″o-dim´e-um]
a chemical element, atomic number 60, atomic weight 144.24. (See Appendix 6.)

neodymium (Nd) (nē´ōdim´ēm),
n a rare earth element with an atomic number of 60 and an atomic weight of 144.24.

neodymium
a chemical element, atomic number 60, atomic weight 144.24, symbol Nd. See Table 6.

neodymium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Nd:YAG) laser
a type of continuous wave laser used for hemostasis, coagulation and in ophthalmic surgery for ablation of specific structures.


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